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Icebreaker Men's MerinoLOFT Helix Zip Hood

A jacket that will keep you warm as long as you keep active, and is not meant for idle time spent in camp. Ideal for daytime winter activity. Best used as an insulating mid layer to supplement water and wind-shedding outerwear, or as a standalone outer layer in milder (“shoulder season”) dry conditions. Sizing up is recommended for users wanting to layer pieces beneath this jacket without compromising their range of mobility. The simple design is well made but under thought, with an ill-fitting… Full review

Carinthia HIG 3.0 Jacket

Best cold weather gear on Earth! Check out my video review! Full review

Sherpa Adventure Gear Shankar Belay Jacket

Super light, super warm, super awesome. I'm 5'7" 140 lbs. Small is a snug fit, medium leaves me room to layer in super cold weather. I've had this for two winters now. I wear this jacket every day in the bitter Canadian cold. Man, I'm laughing at everybody else in those bulky/expensive Canada Goose jackets. I'm thoroughly impressed with the Primaloft insulation, pound/pound it is the warmest jacket I own. Thunder Bay, Ontario, is really cold in the winter, with my Patagonia R3 sweater (300wt fleece)… Full review

Arc'teryx Men's Atom LT Hoody

Not the warmest jacket, but breathable, weather resistant, light, and comfortable. The fit is a little on the small side, but this would suit a climber who wants as little baggy material around a harness as possible. Otherwise you might want to size up. I went for a large and it's spot on for me (5'11", 38" chest). Unlike some belay style jackets the hood is adjustable with a cinch cord at the back. However, this is not a belay jacket...read on. Weather resistance is very good for a non-waterproof… Full review

Patagonia Men's Nano-Air Hoody

This has become my go-to layer for anything aerobic: from hiking and ski-touring, to simply walking and city living. Very warm for its weight, and breathes super well. After years of using a variety of fleece and down hoodies, I have found my new go-to hoodie for everything active. It's super lightweight, way warmer than I thought it could be (I now regularly wear just a t-shirt underneath for ski touring, rather than a long-sleeve base layer), DWR does well in an hour or two of light rain, fairly… Full review

Columbia Men's Diamond 890 TurboDown Hooded Jacket

I am in Buffalo, had another winter storm blast, put on jacket. The wind was rough and wind chill was minus 10. I had a tee shirt on under. I felt no pain. Was actually sweating while shoveling in minus 10. I have the ice grey +hyper blue, complements do not stop. Great jacket. Like I said I have the ice grey and hyper blue one.The color of this jacket is off the chain. In person it wowed me and friends alike. Not to mention the warmth was amazing. I was shocked how warm I was with just a tee shirt… Full review

Patagonia Women's Nano-Air Hoody

If you are a serious four-season outdoor junkie, consider using this jacket. It hits a perfect sweet spot: (from the company) “From trailhead to summit and back, the Nano-Air Hoody sets a new standard for technical insulation, merging the comfort and breathability of open fleece with the protection and warmth of a puffy.” Honestly, I put this jacket on, and hardly have taken it off since I received it for testing. This jacket is the most comfortable and versatile garment I have ever worn. And… Full review

Patagonia Men's Nano-Air Jacket

The marketing department at Patagonia says about this jacket, "put it on and leave it on." They're not lying, folks! I picked this up and have been wearing it outdoors ever since to hike in, run in, do yard work in, and hang out drinking coffee. The temps were in the mid 50s to low 60s and the rain was pretty heavy at times and I was comfortable — never overheating. I stayed warm when I slowed down as well. Like all Patagonia clothes, it's made to throw in the wash, which I did, and comes out… Full review

REI Men's Revelcloud Hoodie Jacket

Awesome all-purpose jacket. Ultra comfort and ultra-utility. I've had this jacket (actually a men's large) for three years now and it's been a dream the whole time. It's kept me warm across a dozen counties, including in the Inland Northwest and Norwegian winter, all while staying still looking almost new. Except the oil stain from where I spilled nearly a cup of mayonnaise off a Zapikanka in Poland :P
Makes an awesome pillow once stowed, too! Full review